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The Dubai EDITION hotel is on a mission to counter every accusation posed against the vast metropolis that is Dubai, which happens to be the site of the first EDITION hotel in the region and major moment of growth for the brand.
It’s a tough task: from the moment one lands in Dubai, one is immediately interred into an atmosphere of visually and emotionally grand things. Soaring ceilings in the arrivals hall of DXB pair with acres of chrome columns and baggage carousels. A lavishness in the materials used around the city: copious amounts of chrome, glass, crystallize brick, even the roads gleam with a glossy concrete. On those roads, one will encounter billboards that are football fields-long, colorful posters, blinking signs, and of course, the countless towers that flirt with the sky. Most interiors are luxuriously furnished in the most traditional sense- golds, silvers, patterned carpets, plush furniture and heavy fabrics.
Motor Court of The Dubai EDITION Hotel. Photo: Benjamin Schmidt
It’s exactly all of these things that make The Dubai EDITION hotel that much more successful in its mission. First, the building itself is a black and tinted glass monolith against the skyline of tan and glass. Arrival is an event- the motor court that fronts the hotel is always buzzing with guests and the valet is packed with Ferraris, Mercedes-Benzes, and Land Rovers. It’s leafy with green flora and fauna placing the atmosphere of this area closer to the jungle than the desert.
The Dubai EDITION Hotel Public Areas
Finally, the wonderful moment: once you cross the threshold into The Dubai EDITION, all of that Dubai melts away. Finally, there is nothing to look at. The smooth taupe walls climb to more than 30 feet. Burnished copper and brass replaces mirrored chrome. At all hours of the day, The Dubai EDITION is cool- dimly lit but by no measure dark. It’s refreshing. The lobby has two fixtures that draw the eye: a sculptural spiral staircase dress in white, and the simple barrel ceiling of the excellent Duomo restaurant.
A quiet hallway in at the Dubai EDITION hotel in Dubai, UAE. Photo: Benjamin Schmidt
Your eyes, thankfully, have a moment of rest at The Dubai EDITION and it’s the minimalism of this lobby that sets the tone for the rest of property.
A quiet hallway in at the Dubai EDITION hotel in Dubai, UAE. Photo: Benjamin Schmidt
The Dubai EDITION Hotel Guest Rooms
The guest rooms at the Dubai EDITION Hotel are civil spaces of relaxation, with technology and indulgence at the center of their constitutions. This technology starts at the door, where a doorbell and lights indicating “service” or “privacy” eliminate the need for door hangs. Lighting (always flattering) is synchronized and calibrated to atmospheres at the touch of a button: “daytime” offers full, bright light. “Evening” offers subdued comfort. “Night” offers just enough to avoid fumbling to the bathroom.
Guest Room at the Dubai EDITION hotel in Dubai, UAE. Photo: Benjamin Schmidt
Enter the room and the first things one will notice is the volume and light of the space. The walls, like the lobby, are smooth, mildly polished stone or blonde wood.
A guest room at The Dubai EDITION Hotel, Dubai UAE. Photo: Benjamin Schmidt
Floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony beckon you into the room and beyond to a view of either the Burj Khalifa or Dubai Creek. Ceilings climb to 14 feet, with blackout curtains and sheer curtains cascade down (operated by the touch of a button, of course).
View from a guest room at The Dubai EDITION Hotel. Photo: Benjamin Schmidt
Typical guest rooms feature a desk, coffee table, and a selection of comfortable seating in casual natural linen. Though I stayed in a standard room, suites feature an even larger balconies, living rooms, and more.
The bathroom at The Dubai EDITION Hotel. Photo: Benjamin Schmidt
The bathroom is a true escape (and, personally, the highlight of the stay), featuring a backlit mirror, separate toilet and shower room (featuring Le Labo amenities), and a deep-soaking tub positioned in front of a full height window, bringing the morning light (or nightly glisten of the city) into the space. This space is truly relaxing in every sense, with the smooth stone or wood touching ever surface.
Dressing room in a room at The Dubai EDITION Hotel. Photo: Benjamin Schmidt
The dressing hall opposite a bathroom features a myriad of closets and drawers, a minibar, a safe, and a Nespresso machine. The bed is low and sleek, anchored to a backlit headboard with reading lights and the full suite of lighting and curtain controls. Nightly turn-down service and full in-room dining service is available by a phone call. The mattress and linens were extremely comfortable (the bed is made up in the European manner with no top sheet but a luxurious duvet).
A bed at The Dubai EDITION Hotel, Dubai UAE. Photo: Benjamin Schmidt
Each evening, I relished coming back to the room and drawing a bath or ordering room service for a late snack. The TV is fully featured with on-demand video and streaming services built in. Every room features a Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speaker which I had playing relentlessly.
The bathroom at The Dubai EDITION Hotel. Photo: Benjamin Schmidt
The Dubai EDITION Hotel Amenities
Located just off of the dynamic center that is Downtown Dubai, the location is a true treasure with simple access to the remarkable Dubai Mall, the selections of dining options along the road- from tea houses to hookah lounges-, as well as quick access to the other parts of Dubai by metro or car. Getting to the Marina, for example, is only 20 minutes, and DIFC and Business Bay are even closer.
Downtown Dubai at Night. Photo: Benjamin Schmidt
But when it comes to dining or socializing, leaving The Dubai EDITION isn’t necessary. The theatrical Duomo is the most important restaurant in Dubai right now, with guests lingering into the late hours enjoying lush Italian flavors. The pool on the second floor offers a truly unique vantage point, where the Dubai Fountain, Burj Khalifa, and all the towers lay out before you. The 24-Hour Gym is a motivating setting with a massive range of equipment.
Meal at Jolie, the rooftop restaurant at The Dubai EDITION hotel in Dubai, UAE. Photo: Benjamin Schmidt
Finally, on the top floor, there is the urban meadow that is Jolie, complete with a retractable roof and a vast view over Dubai, featuring a vivid menu with global flavors. Jolie also provides room service to guests.
But if all of this is not enough, The Dubai EDITION hotel has a full concierge desk availing themselves to set reservations, secure tickets, arrange appointments, and more. And this was the final mark of the excellence The Dubai EDITION offers: exceptional service in a city that has completely re-written the rules on world-class hospitality.
The Dubai EDITION Hotel
The Dubai EDITION is located at the corner of Dubai Fountain Street and Burj Khalifa Boulevard in Downtown Dubai, UAE. Designed with LW Design Group, The Dubai EDITION hotel features 275 guestrooms and suites from AED 1100. Learn more and reserve accommodation here.
Like most of us, Daisy Jing’s struggle with acne last long beyond her adolescent year. From being bullied for her pimples to running out of anti-acne products to try, Jing knew she was born to change the (literal) face of the beauty industry.
Jing went to Duke University with the hopes of helping others with similar struggles by becoming a dermatologist. But after realizing how many skincare products have unnecessary fillers, unwanted fragrances, and mineral oil, Jing set out to truly get to the root of blackheads. Enter: Banish.
Jing founded the first skincare brand to normalize at-home micro needling, while Banish also led the charge advocating for no fragrance in skincare. Banish products are made in small batches and ready to order. Their top-selling Banisher Acne Scar removal tool is a proprietary patent and industry game-changer. Better yet, Banish replaces acne insecurity with skin positivity and normalizes acne scars.
Now, Jing details what led to her founding the multimillion dollar brand from the ground up.
The Knockturnal: What led you to create Banish?
Daisy Jing: I wanted to be a dermatologist so I went to Duke for pre med. I started making YouTube videos in my dorm room about my skin and people admired me for my authenticity and ability to talk about my skin issues. Through my premed courses and reading skincare ingredients, I realized a lot of products made my skin worse than better. There were a lot of unnecessary ingredients in the current skincare products I was using at that time. I would concoct my own skincare and buy only pure ingredients from health food stores. A few months later, my audience noticed my skin had cleared up, I still have screenshots of my followers asking “what happened to your acne scars”. From there, I shipped a few of those products and the rest is history! I wanted to solve my own problem and I did, and in turn, helped others with theirs. I had no intention of wanting to start a business. I was planning on continuing my education to become a dermatologist.
The Knockturnal: What are some of your bestsellers?
Daisy Jing: The Banish Starter Kit is our best seller. We have so few products because every product is my favorite, and to keep our ingredients and products fresh, and operations streamlined, we focus on the internal quality of our products instead of trying to keep a wide inventory of products. Our All Clear Mint Cleanser is great because it gives me a spa-like experience just by washing my face. I wanted a cleanser that made your skin feel clean and fresh and would energize you, without feeling too soapy and living film on your face.
The Knockturnal: Why advocate for no fragrances in skincare?
Daisy Jing: Fragrance can be an irritant to your skin, and should be especially avoided if you have acne prone skin and/or sensitive skin.
The Knockturnal: The Banisher 2.0 seems like a must-have. How did you personal history with acne affect your product rollout?
Daisy Jing: I still get acne and pimples, so I couldn’t use a dermaroller device because of my active acne. What I wanted to create was a tool that you could microneedle around the active acnem thus Banisher 2.0 was born!
The Knockturnal: Who is your customer?
Daisy Jing: Our customer is usually in mid twenties/mid thirties, into nutrition, diet, exercise, and lives a healthy lifestyle. She values trusted ingredients in her food and skincare products.
The Knockturnal: Where do you see the brand in 5 years?
Daisy Jing: It’s important that we always stay true to our roots and continue to build a community to change the way people view themselves. I know the rates of depression, anxiety, suidice, etc. have all increased for Gen Z mainly due to the pressures of social media. Our mission at Banish is to advocate for confidence in a world that is constantly pitting you against unrealistic standards.
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